Redskins sign RB Kapri Bibbs to practice squad

With Rob Kelley and Chris Thompson on injured reserve, the Washington Redskins have added depth to their backfield by signing running back Kapri Bibbs to their 10-man practice squad, according to Redskins Wire.

With Kelley and Thompson done for the year, rookie Samaje Perine has been Washington’s top running back. Byron Marshall and LeShun Daniels are also in the mix.

Bibbs (5-11, 203 pounds) entered the NFL with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State in 2014. After spending a majority of his first two seasons on Denver’s practice squad, Bibbs dressed for 12 games last season and rushed 29 times for 129 yards.

Bibbs also caught two passes for 75 yards and a touchdown during his time with the Broncos. He was a preseason star and a fan favorite in Denver.

The Broncos traded Bibbs and a 2017 fifth-round draft pick to the San Francisco 49ers earlier this year in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick. Bibbs failed to make San Francisco’s 53-man roster and had been a free agent since Sept. 1 before landing with the Redskins.

The CSU product will now compete for an opportunity to be promoted to Washington’s 53-man roster and enter the team’s backfield rotation.